First up the government there have already started arresting the mining operators so probably no longer looking like that wise of an investment on their parts.

First up the government there have already started arresting the mining operators so probably no longer looking like that wise of an investment on their parts. Other than that it's a much safer bet in Venezuela to buy USD than bitcoin though and that is generally what happens. If you're poor in a country with a government like the Venezuelan one betting your limited funds on a speculative investment that requires an active internet connection to use doesn't seem wise or helpful.